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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.62 and 102.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.62 and 102.78 is: 154.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.62 = 102.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.62 = 102.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.62 × 102.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 38,092.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,092.32/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.17

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